Launch of first sports semester program for children

This is a special semester program implemented for the first time in Vietnam to provide children (from 6 to 15 years old) with a healthy exercise environment, physical development, life skills training, and especially to enjoy a meaningful summer.

Dr. Hoang Ha, Director of the Sports Center, Ho Chi Minh City National University, said that participating in this semester, young people will experience courses from basic to advanced in sports such as soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, gymnastics to help students practice physical strength and life skills.

Representatives of units and children participating in the program.

Through the courses, coaches can also discover sports talents to support in-depth training for city sports.

The courses have applied many advanced technologies in teaching and training to ensure the physical development of children in a synchronous and effective manner.

Sports education is an important trend in the world, not only helping children improve their health but also being a tool to build courage, confidence and the ability to overcome challenges.

National female football player Huynh Nhu participates in physical activities with children.

Within the framework of the launching ceremony, with the message "Improving the stature" of disadvantaged children, the organizers have implemented physical activities such as: jumping rope, soccer, badminton, basketball,... for children to test their strength, interact, connect and eliminate the gap between disadvantaged children from shelters, charity schools and children in the community.

Childhood obesity is increasing rapidly.

According to a report from the National Institute of Nutrition on the 2019-2020 National Nutrition Survey, the rate of overweight and obese children in Vietnam has increased 2.2 times, from 8.5% in 2010 to 19% in 2020.

In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, nearly 50% of the global population will be nearsighted. In this context, participating in healthy physical activities will help children stay away from electronic devices and unhealthy activities that affect their physical and mental health.